Legal Assistant Replacement - Toronto, Canada - Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada's most dynamic business sectors.

We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible.

We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm's success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to work in our Assistant Replacement group supporting the Financial Services Department.

This ever-changing role provides interim coverage for Legal Assistants in all aspects of the department, to ensure continuous and consistent support to the business.

Preparing legal documents from written and oral instructions and precedents.
Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of lawyer.
Entering dockets.
Obtaining information and instructions from clients and forwarding to lawyer.
Assisting in management of lawyer's practice, i.e., opening files, filing, arranging meetings, scheduling hearing dates with government bodies and/or representatives, arranging travel and/or accommodations.
College Diploma in Legal Administration.
A minimum of 3 years experience in a legal assistant replacement position (or 3 to 5 years in an assigned legal assistant position), particularly in Financial Services.
Proficient in MS Office 365 with advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong administrative and organizational skills as well as above average attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adapt to changing situations easily.
Ability to work well with all types of personalities and levels of responsibility.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and exhibit sound judgment.
Exceptional communication skills.
Ability to work with mínimal supervision, as well as part of a team.

Employment Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

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What we offer:_

Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
RRSP Matching Program.
Education/tuition allowance.
Fitness Reimbursement Program.
Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical wellbeing of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
A business casual dress code. (client/day specific)
Employee referral bonus.
A hybrid work environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite gym
Vision care
Wellness program
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Do you have a College Diploma in Legal Administration?
How many years of experience in a legal assistant replacement position?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 0B4